Sonographer Reg II Huntley Part-Time Days

Company: Northwestern Medicine
Location: Huntley
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Benefits$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)$6,000 Student Loan Repayment ($3,000 part-time)$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)$250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)Annual Employee Merit Increase and Incentive BonusPaid time off and Holiday payDescriptionThe Sonographer Reg II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The Sonographer Reg II performs vascular sonography in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.Responsibilities:Reviews patient history and physician's orders.Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.Prepares equipment and supplies.Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.Enters, transmits and reports scan results.Performs other duties as assignedQualificationsRequired:One year of experience in vascular imagingGraduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist programCertified BLSRegistered as a Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)New Graduates need ARDMS certification within 1 year of hire

Equal OpportunityNorthwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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